Hayden Panettiere honored at Malibu memorial as family rifts surface
Co-stars Connie Britton and Charles Esten spoke at the actress's celebration of life, while her mother and boyfriend were reportedly not invited.
What to know
- A private, family-organized celebration of life for Hayden Panettiere was held in Malibu about a month after her Aug. 16 death from an apparent overdose at 36.
- Former "Nashville" castmates Connie Britton and Charles Esten spoke, with Esten reportedly performing one of Panettiere's songs; roughly 150 people attended.
- Ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko and their daughter Kaya were absent, and reports say Panettiere's mother and boyfriend Brian Hickerson were not invited, which her mother disputes.
Hayden Panettiere Actress (deceased)
Wladimir Klitschko Ex-fiancé, father of her daughter KayaBrian Hickerson On-again boyfriend, present at her deathLesley Vogel Panettiere's motherSkip Panettiere Panettiere's father
Connie Britton Former "Nashville" co-star
Charles Esten Former "Nashville" co-star
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Social media notes Panettiere has been laid to rest
A widely shared Bluesky post recapped TMZ's reporting that the actress was laid to rest following the private Malibu ceremony.
“Hayden Panettiere has been laid to rest following an "emotional and beautiful" private ceremony in Malibu, California.”
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Hayden Panettiere has been laid to rest following an “emotional and beautiful” private ceremony in Malibu, California. (via TMZ)
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Hayden Panettiere Honored by Connie Britton, Ruby Rose and More Loved Ones During Memorial Event 1 Month After Her Death https:// people.com/hayden-panettiere-h onored-by-famous-friends-during-memorial-event-1-month-after-death-12063305?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in Celeb @ top-stories-in-celeb-thenewsdesk
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We all failed her on many levels. Very sad.
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Reports say Hickerson and Panettiere's mother were left off guest list
Insiders told TMZ that Brian Hickerson and Hayden's mother, Lesley Vogel, were not invited to the memorial; Vogel denied this, telling TMZ she skipped the event due to a family emergency.
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Connie Britton, Charles Esten and other "Nashville" castmates pay tribute
Britton and Esten gave speeches, with Esten reportedly performing one of Panettiere's songs from the show; Paris Hilton, Ruby Rose, Evan Ross, Lennon Stella and Jonathan Jackson were also present. Klitschko and their daughter Kaya were not photographed at the event.
“emotional and beautiful…”
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Family holds private celebration of life for Panettiere in Malibu
About 150 people attended the church memorial organized by her father Skip Panettiere, chosen for its coastal setting because Hayden loved the ocean and whales; doves were released outside.
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Brian Hickerson responds curtly when asked about coping — Asked at a gas station how he was holding up after Panettiere's death, her on-and-off boyfriend, who was with her when she died, shot back a terse reply.
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Klitschko marks what would have been Panettiere's 37th birthday — He shared a heartfelt Instagram message asking fans to remember her by reconnecting with a friend, offering forgiveness and showing kindness.
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Wladimir Klitschko mourns his ex-fiancée on Facebook — A day after news of her death, Klitschko, father of Panettiere's daughter Kaya, posted a tribute calling her death saddening.
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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 in Greenville, South Carolina — The "Heroes" and "Nashville" actress died of an apparent overdose at an Airbnb; her boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were present.
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first by E! News, 1d ago · also ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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- Hayden Panettiere remembered at Malibu memorial service ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1d ago
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2 outlets Inside Hayden Panettiere’s moving memorial in Malibu attended by Connie Britton and more stars
first by NY Post, 3d ago · also Page Six
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What people are saying 12 voices from 1 site · best of 17 · verbatim
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I’m not really familiar with her work,but Hollywood using up young talent and then abandoning them has been going on since the little rascals
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Save the Cheerleader Save the World! RIP
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I’ll remember her as the hyped up football obsessed daughter in Remember the Titans.
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Fentanyl takes another exceptional young talent from us. Senseless waste.
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"Save the Cheerleader, Save the World" -Hiro Nakamura -We failed her on numerous levels 😭🙇🏾♂️🕊🪦 "Rest easy Angel 😇"
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I wish nothing but the worse for the motherfucker or motherfuckers that killed her
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this was just so so sad to me. Lost 5 friends to heroin addiction. Did not follow her past her performance in Heroes, but did kind of think of her as that nice, innocent Texas cheerleader. RIP
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I'll always remember her partly as the smart girl that babysit Malcom in the Middle.
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Poor young woman never had a chance to be "normal." 💔😥🌹
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I guess we didn’t save the cheerleader and I’m pretty sure the world can’t be saved either. Too many gone in the really shitty way. Started rewatching Heroes after her death.
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That’s such a shame . A young talented woman dying from taking a pill. Smh
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Another lovely lady gone too soon, so sad.